Boho Starburst Crochet Coasters

Sweet coasters that bring that Boho vibe to your favourite reading nook, table, or outdoor setting.

Perfect for gifting in a set of 4, 6, or 8, stacked and tied with ribbon and sweet swing tag.

A great little stash buster, these boho star-shaped coasters are a quick and satisfying make.

The basic seven round design, without tutorial images and without optional Round 8, is available on my blog. For additional pattern round option and images from Ravelry.

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

Recommended Yarn:

• DK/8 ply/Cat. 3 weight or Worsted/ 10ply/Cat. 4 weight.
• Any anti-pill fibre that washes well.
• ~10-15g/0.4-0.5oz of yarn per coaster.
• Refer also to Appendix B example project and Ravelry projects.

Hook Size:

• Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size.
• Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Refer also to Appendix B example project and Ravelry projects.

Size:

• Varies with weight and brand of chosen yarn, chosen hook and personal tension.
• (From point to point) ~12cm/4.75in in DK and ~17cm/6.75in in Worsted.
• Refer also to Appendix B example project and Ravelry projects.

Skill Level:

• Intermediate.

Stitch Terminology:

• US.
• Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.

Gauge:

• Specific gauge not required/not important for this item.

Pattern Synopsis:

• Coasters are constructed in the round, commencing with a circle.
• Rounds 1 to 5 are constructed as a continuous spiral, with rounds 2 to 5 worked in both the third loop and fourth loop of each stitch from the previous round.
• Round 6 constructs a decagon.
• Round 7 constructs the picot star points.
• Bonus optional Round 8 available in Ravelry pdf.

Social Media Share:

• Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects: #BohoStarburstCoasters

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 3L = 3^rd Loop. To locate the 3^rd Loop, fold over the edge of the circle forwards slightly to reveal the reverse side. The 3^rd Loop is located just below and almost parallel to the Back Loop. Refer to Appendix C for images.
• 4L = 4^th Loop. To locate the 4^th Loop, fold over the edge of the circle forwards slightly to reveal the reverse side. It is located just below and parallel to the 3^rd Loop. Refer to Appendix C for images.
• 3L+4L = 3^rd Loop and 4^th Loop. St should be worked in both loops together, inserting the hook first through 3L and then through 4L. Refer to Appendix C for images.
• 3LO = 3^rd Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DC-Pct = Double Crochet Stitch with Picot. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions. (Ch 1, SC, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3 can be substituted for this st.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop only.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• HTR = Half Triple Crochet Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Rep = Repeat.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sp = Space.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• St = Stitch.
• TR = Treble/Triple Crochet Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• TR-Pct = Treble/Triple Crochet Stitch with Picot. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

DCStndSt

Note: Refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube Channel for tutorial.

Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made.

DC-Pct

DC, Ch 4, Sl St into DC (inserting hook from back to front, first through back loop and then through front loop of st).

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join

Note: Refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube Channel for tutorial.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn loop through st (from front to back), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

TR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

TR-Pct

TR (as above), Ch 4, Sl St into TR (inserting hook from back to front, first through back loop and then through front loop of st).

Tips

• If your tension is tight then 3LO can be substituted for 3L+4L.
• The TR-Pct loop can be adjusted as preferred by increasing or decreasing the standard Ch 4 to a different ch length.
• The appearance of the TR-Pct loop can also be varied by tying a knot at the base of the loop or adding one or more beads to the loop.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Work Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Spiral Completion St Sequence in a continuous spiral.
• Optionally use a st marker to mark the start of each of the spiral rounds 2 to 5.
• Beg Ch 1 and beg Sl St do not count as a st for st count purposes.
• Fin Sl St, from Round 6 onwards, does not count as a st for st count purposes.
• DCStndSt counts as a DC for st count purposes.
• Sl St can be substituted for Invis Join, if preferred.
• Rep st sequence in [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.
• St count is provided in brackets ( ) following the instructions for each round.
• Optional Round 8 provided in Appendix A.

Beg Circle: Make a circle either with MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Spiral Rounds

Round 1: Ch 1, SC in circle, HDC in circle ten times. (1 SC, 10 HDC)

Round 2: Sk SC, 2 HDC in 3L+4L of next ten st. (20 HDC)

Round 3: [HDC in 3L+4L of next st, 2 HDC in 3L+4L of next st] rep ten times in total. (30 HDC)

Round 4: [HDC in 3L+4L of next two st, 2 HDC in 3L+4L of next st] rep ten times in total. (40 HDC)

Round 5: [HDC in 3L+4L of next three st, 2 HDC in 3L+4L of next st] rep ten times in total. (50 HDC)

Spiral Completion St Sequence: Note: This st sequence completes/closes the spiral, in preparation for Round 6 decagon construction. From this point onwards a st marker is no longer required for construction. SC in 3L+4L of next two st (first and second HDC from Round 5), Sl St in 3L+4L of next st. (2 SC, 1 Sl St)

(Note: 50 st will be available st for Rnd 6 construction, i.e. 47 HDC from Rnd 5 plus 2 SC and 1 Sl St from Spiral Completion St Sequence).

Round 6: Sl St into 3L+4L of next st, Ch 1, HDC in 3L+4L of same st, Ch 1, [HDC in 3L+4L of next five st, Ch 1] rep nine times in total, HDC in 3L+4L of next st, HDC in 3LO of next three st, Sl St into first HDC. (50 HDC, 10 Ch 1 Sp)

Round 7: Sl St into first Ch 1 Sp, (DCStndSt, HTR, TR-Pct, TR, HTR, DC) in first Ch 1 Sp (Picot Star Point made), Ch 2, sk next two st, SC in 3L+4L of next st, Ch 2, sk next two st, [(DC, HTR, TR-Pct, TR, HTR, DC) in next Ch 1 Sp (Picot Star Point made), Ch 2, sk next two st, SC in 3L+4L of next st, Ch 2, sk two st] rep nine times in total, Invis Join into DCStndSt. (10 Picot Star Points, 20 Ch 2 Sp, 10 SC)

Finishing: Fasten off yarn. Use a darning needle to sew both ends in securely on reverse side of coaster.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via The Crochet Fix Facebook Page.

Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	16/12/21	Initial draft.
0.2	19/01/22	Enhancements from testing.
1.0	11/09/24	Pattern refresh.
1.1	14/09/24	Add untested Optional Round 8.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers for your efforts in testing this coaster design – your help is most appreciated:

• Shannon Maughan (@crafty.runner on IG, thecraftyrunner on Ravelry)
• Emma-Joy Gilbert (@handmadeonahook on IG and FB, Em-J87 on Ravelry)
• Jade Taylor (@blackholesandunicornscrochet on IG, @blackholesandunicornshandmadeandcrochet on FB, jadektaylor on Ravelry)
• Cathryn – (@burli_makes on IG, Burli on Ravelry)
• Amy Barber – (@lil_aymz on IG, LilAymz on Ravelry)
• Stacie Knox

Appendix A – Optional Round 8

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Appendix B – Example Project.

For additional examples refer to maker projects on Ravelry 

7 Rounds Coaster Example

• Yarn: ~9g/0.3Oz of Lincraft Esther 8ply yarn in Golden Nugget.
• Hook: 3.75mm/F.
• Size: ~15cm/6” in diameter.

8 Rounds Coaster Example

• Yarn: ~12g/0.4Oz of Lincraft Esther 8ply yarn in Golden Nugget.
• Hook: 75mm/F.
• Size: ~19cm/7.5” in diameter.

Appendix C – Images: 3L and 4L Location

Refer to Ravelry PDF.